Waterfox vs Mozilla Firefox : Which is Better?
Waterfox
Waterfox is an open-source web browser based on Mozilla Firefox for 64-bit Windows, macOS and Linux systems. It is compiled using various compilers and uses Intels Math Kernel Library, Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 and Advanced Vector Extensions. Developed by Alex Kontos
License: Open Source
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Waterfox VS Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox offers a robust set of features with strong community support and frequent updates, making it suitable for general users. In contrast, Waterfox focuses on privacy and performance, particularly for users who prefer a lightweight browser with legacy extension support.
Waterfox
Pros:
- Lightweight and faster
- Focus on privacy
- Legacy extension support
- Minimal telemetry
- Good for older systems
Cons:
- Less frequent updates
- Limited community support
- Fewer features overall
- Not as customizable as Firefox
Mozilla Firefox
Pros:
- Strong privacy controls
- Frequent updates
- Large extension library
- Active community support
- Customizable user interface
Cons:
- Higher resource usage
- Limited legacy extension support
- More frequent updates may cause instability
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